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The V&A 2003 Christmas Tree by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje

In 2003 the V&A commissioned fashion designer Alexander McQueen and lighting and furniture designer Tord Boontje to design a Christmas tree for the Museum's Grand Entrance. This was the first in a series of winter commissions by the V&A.

Detail of the V&A 2003 Christmas Tree, by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje

Detail of the V&A 2003 Christmas Tree, by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje

Detail of the V&A 2003 Christmas Tree, by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje

The V&A 2003 Christmas Tree by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje

Detail of the V&A 2003 Christmas Tree, by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje

Detail of the V&A 2003 Christmas Tree, by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje

The V&A 2003 Christmas Tree by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje, on display in the Museum's Grand Entrance

Detail of the V&A 2003 Christmas Tree, by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje

The V&A 2003 Christmas Tree by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje, on display in the Museum's Grand Entrance

Detail of the V&A 2003 Christmas Tree, by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje

The V&A 2003 Christmas Tree by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje, on display in the Museum's Grand Entrance

Detail of the V&A 2003 Christmas Tree, by Alexander McQueen and Tord Boontje